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AY05 XLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,566 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding very hard to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f gaiter clip no secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (trailing arm mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,428 miles

battery loose

front brake disc worn

front drop link bushes splitting

o/s/ wing mirror cracked

o/s/f lower ball joint locking device poor (split pin)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,770 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Battery loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Offside headlamp loose

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery loose

inner faces of rear brake discs pitted and worn

nearside front door damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery loose

inner faces of rear brake discs pitted and worn

nearside front door damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,619 miles

battery held in with cable ties

damage to nearside front door

front discs slightly worn

slight damp around power steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 73,900 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,515 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,233 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AY05 XLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 XLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY05 XLV registered?

AY05 XLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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